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Lasering Tips
         
  Tips for Assuring Lasering Quality

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Anticipate variation in acrylic. While we always strive to maintain the highest level
       of quality, parts are manufactured by hand and will occasionally vary in slight differences.
       Measuring first is always recommended.

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Work with accurate CDR templates, the Pacesetter Profit Protection templates allow for
       bevels, rock-cuts or other nuances outside of the laserable area.
         
 

  Method One – Laser Outline Method
   (Best for Multiple piece jobs)

   • Pre-Mask your laser bed, (use pre-mask paper
      available from any sign supply co.)

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Ungroup your product artwork so that the outline
      from the CDR template is a separate object.

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Send over the outline or outlines only to the laser
     and engrave it on the laser bed.

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Now simply place your product centered into
     the outlines in on the bed.

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Send over the copy and text not outlines,
     adjust depth and proceed!

       
     
   Method Two – Overlay Method
   (Best, when lasering only one or two pieces)

   • Place your product in the home position of your laser bed.

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Place a piece of 1/8" or 1/16" clear acrylic on top of your piece.

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Ungroup your product artwork so that the outline from the
     CDR template is a separate object.

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Send over the outline or whole job to the laser and engrave it
     on the clear overlay.

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Now simply adjust your product position or artwork for
      best results.